Thread: National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators

AS YOU READ THE MISSION STATEMENT, OBJECTIVES, FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTORS, AND MEMBERSHIP ROSTERS OF THIS ORGANIZATION NOTE THAT THESE CONSIST OF ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES OF U.S. STATE GOVERNMENTS, A GOVERNMENT THAT ACCORDING TO CONSTITUTIONAL LAW, IN NO WAY IS SUPPOSED TO PERMIT ENDORSEMENT OF ONE RACE OVER ANOTHER.
NHCSL IS AN ASSOCIATION OF PURE RACIAL POWER PROMOTING FAVORITISM FOR ONE RACE IN OUR COUNTRY AMONG GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS.

FURTHERMORE, THERE DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE ANY ANGLO-AMERICAN EQUIVALENT OF THIS ORGANIZATION IN EITHER THE STATE SENATES OR STATE HOUSES OF REPRESENTATIVES.

THIS ORGANIZATION SHOULD BE DISSOLVED BY THE U.S. SUPREME COURT.

NATIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS OF STATE LEGISLATORS (NHCSL)
http://www.nhcsl.com/index.html

Colorado State Senator Larry Trujillo, who was then Colorado Senate Minority Leader, founded the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL) in 1989 as a non partisan, 501 (c) (3) non profit organization, representing over 300 elected Hispanic State legislators through out the United States, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Since its founding, the NHCSL's primary mission has been to organize Hispanic state legislators who advocate on behalf of Hispanic communities across the United States.

WHAT WE DO
The NHCSL is the preeminent organization serving and representing the interests of Hispanic state legislators from all states, commonwealths, and territories of the United States. Our mission is to serve as a catalyst for joint action on issues of common concern to all segments of the Hispanic community; a forum for information exchange and member networking; an institute for leadership training; a liaison with sister U.S. Hispanic organizations throughout the country; a promoter of public/private partnerships with business and labor; and a partner with Hispanic state or provincial legislators and their associations representing Central and South America.

The NHCSL provides technical assistance and resources that will help legislators propose legislation and administrative actions to achieve a better quality of life. Our efforts focus on advancements in education, healthcare, housing, economic development, criminal justice, and employment and job training for the Hispanic community.

The NHCSL advocates for the appointment of Hispanics to positions of influence in all levels and branches of government, which will positively impact public policy for Hispanics. We also advocate for the hiring and promotion of Hispanics to positions of influence in the private sector.

OUR OBJECTIVES
• To improve the effectiveness of Hispanic legislators to positively impact public policy and the quality of life for all segments of the Hispanic Community.
• To inform and educate legislators, the government and the public on topics and issues affecting the Hispanic Community, including, but not limited to educational programs and initiatives, conferences, workshops, symposia, newsletters, research studies and personal contacts.
• To propose legislation and administrative actions to reduce and eliminate obstacles to the achievement of a better quality of life and advancements in education, health care, housing, economic development and reciprocity, criminal justice and employment and job training for the Hispanic Community.
• To advocate for the appointment of Hispanics to positions of influence in all levels and branches of government which will positively impact public policy for Hispanics.
• To advocate for the hiring and promotion of Hispanics to positions of influence in the private sector.
• To inform, educate and promote the active participation of Hispanics in the political and electoral process within their communities and the promotion of their diverse and rich cultures, heritages and languages.
• To work toward the achievement of the above goals through NHCSL initiatives and in cooperation with participating and supportive corporations and businesses, governmental agencies, labor and civic organizations, and associations, individuals and other active entities:

STRATEGIC ALLIANCES (Hispanic Organizations List):

ASPIRA
http://www.aspira.org

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
http://www.chci.org

Congressional Hispanic Caucus

Cuban American National Council
http://www.cnc.org

Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility
http://www.hacr.org

League of United Latin American Citizens
http://www.lulac.org

National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials
http://www.naleo.org

National Council of La Raza
http://www.nclr.org

National Hispanic Bar Association
http://www.hnba.com

National Hispanic Council on Aging
http://www.nhcoa.org

National Puerto Rican Coalition
http://www.bateylink.org/index.htm

The Tomas Rivera Policy Institute
http://www.trpi.org

The Dominican American National Roundtable
http://www.danr.org/DANRx/index.htm

United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

President
Assemblyman Felix W. Ortiz
Legislative Office Building, Room 542
Albany, NY 12248
Vice President for Public Policy
Senator Bernadette Sanchez
New Mexico State Senate
State Capitol Room 218
Santa Fe, NM 87501

Treasurer
Representative Minnie González
Assistant Majority Leader
Legislative Office Building
300 Capitol Avenue Suite 4000
Hartford, CT 06106
97 Amity Street
Hartford, CT 06106

Immediate Past President
Senator Leticia Van de Putte
State Capital, Room E1.606
P.O. Box 12068
Austin, TX 78768-2910

President Elect
Representative Joseph Miró
Chairman, House Commerce Committee
Legislative Hall
Dover, DE 19901

Vice President for Membership
Representative John Aguilera
Indiana House of Representatives
State House
200 West Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Secretary
Representative Mario Goico
State Capitol Room 110-S
Topeka, KS 66612
District Office:
1254 N. Pine Grove Court
Wichita, KS 67212

Executive Director
Elizabeth Burgos
NHCSL
444 North Capitol St. Suite 404
Washington, DC 20001


NHCSL Legislators:

ARIZONA
Hon. Linda G. Aguirre (D), State Senator; Minority Leader
Hon. Amanda Aguirre (D), State Representative
Hon. Manuel “Manny” V. Alvarez (D), State Representative
Hon. Olivia Cajero Bedford (D), State Representative
Hon. Steve Gallardo (D), State Representative
Hon. Jorge Luis Garcia (D), State Senator
Hon. Martha Garcia (D), State Representative
Hon. Linda Lopez (D), State Representative; Assistant Minority Leader
Hon. David Lujan (D), State Representative
Hon. Robert Meza (D), State Representative
Hon. Ben R. Miranda (D), State Representative
Hon. Richard Miranda (D), State Senato; Minority Whip
Hon. Tom Prezelski (D), State Representative
Hon. Rebecca Rios, State Senador
Hon. Pete Rios, State Representativ; Minority Whip
Hon. Victor Soltero (D), State Senator

COLORADO
Hon. Dorothy Butcher (D), State Representative; Majority Whip
Hon. Fran N. Coleman (D), State Representative
Hon. Rafael L. Gallegos, State Representative
Hon. Michael García (D), State Representative
Hon. Paula E. Sandoval (D), State Senator
Hon. Abel Tapia (D), State Senator
Hon. Valentin Vigil (D), State Representative

INDIANA
Hon. John Aguilera (D), State Representative

KANSAS
Hon. Delia Garcia (D), State Representative
Hon. Mario Goico (R), State Representative
Hon. Louis Ruiz (D), State Representative
Hon. Tom Sawyer (D), State Representative

MARYLAND
Hon. Ana Sol Gutierrez (D), State Delegate
Hon. Philip C. Jimeno (D), State Senator; Assistant Deputy Majority Leader
Hon. Alex X. Mooney (R), State Senator
Hon. Victor Ramirez (D), State Delagate

MASSACHUSETTS
Hon. Jarrett Barrios (D), State Senator
Hon. Antonio F. D. Cabral (D), State Representative
Hon. William Lantigua (D), State Representative
Hon. Rolando Mariano (D), State Representative
Hon. Cheryl A. Rivera (D), State Representative
Hon. Jeffrey Sanchez (D), State Representative

NEW JERSEY
Hon. Wilfredo Caraballo (D), State Assemblymember; Speaker Pro Tempore
Hon. Nilsa Cruz-Perez (D), State Assemblymember; Assistant Majority Leader
Hon. Eric Muñoz, M.D. (R), State Assemblymember
Hon. Nellie Pou (D), State Assemblymember
Hon. Vincent Prieto (D), State Assemblymember
Hon. Albio Sires (D), State Assemblymember; General Assembly Speaker
Hon. Joseph Vas (D), State Assemblymember

NEW MEXICO
Hon. Ben D. Altamirano (D), State Senator; Senate President Pro Tem
Hon. Hector Balderas (D), State Representative
Hon. Pete Campos (D), State Senator
Hon. Jose Campos II (D), State Representative
Hon. Joseph Cervantes (D), State Representative
Hon. Ernest H. Chavez (D), State Representative
Hon. Carlos R. Cisneros (D), State Senator
Hon. Kandy Cordova (D), State Representative
Hon. Dianna J. Duran (R), State Senator
Hon. Mary Helen Garcia (D), State Representative
Hon. Mary Jane M. Garcia (D), State Senator; Majority Whip
Hon. Miguel P. Garcia (D), State Representative
Hon. Roberto J. Gonzales (D), State Representative
Hon. Phil Griego (D), State Senator
Hon. Joni Marie Gutierrez (D), State Representative
Hon. Manuel G. Herrera (D), State Representative
Hon. Lorenzo A. Larranaga (R), State Representative
Hon. Linda Lopez (D), State Senator
Hon. Antonio Lujan (D), State Representative
Hon. Ben Lujan (D), State Representative; Speaker
Hon. Fred Luna (D), State Representative
Hon. Patricia Lundstorm (D), State Representative
Hon. W. Ken Martinez (D), State Representative; Majority Leader
Hon. Ricardo C. Martinez (D), State Senator
Hon. Rick Miera (D), State Representative
Hon. Andrew Nuñez (D), State Representative
Hon. Gerald Ortiz Y Pino (D), State Senator
Hon. Alfred A. Park (D), State Representative
Hon. Debbie A. Rodella (D), State Representative
Hon. Nancy Rodriguez (D), State Senator
Hon. John C. Ryan (R), State Senator
Hon. Henry "Kiki" Saavedra (D), State Representative
Hon. Nick L. Salazar (D), State Representative
Hon. Bernadette M. Sanchez (D), State Senator
Hon. Michael S. Sanchez (D), State Senator; Majority Leader
Hon. Edward C. Sandoval (D), State Representative
Hon. Daniel P. Silva (D), State Representative
Hon. Sheryl M. Stapleton-Williams (D), State Representative
Hon. James G. Taylor (D), State Representative
Hon. Jim Trujillo (D), State Representative
Hon. Luciano "Lucky” Varela (D), State Representative
Hon. Gloria Vaughn (R), State Representative
Hon. Richard Vigil (D), State Representative

NORTH CAROLINA
Hon. Tom Apodaca (R), State Senator
Hon. Daniel F. McComas (R), State Representative

OREGON
Hon. Billy Dalto (R), State Representative; Assistant Majority Leader
Hon. Sal Esquivel (R), State Representative

PENNSYLVANIA
Hon. Angel Cruz (D), State Representative

PUERTO RICO
Hon. Modesto Agosto-Alicea (PDP), Senator
Hon. Jose Aponte Hernandez (NPP), Representative; Speaker of the House
Hon. Roberto Arango (NPP), Senator
Hon. Lucy Arce Ferrer (NPP), Senator
Hon. Eudaldo Baez-Galib (PDP), Senator
Hon. Angel L. Bulerín Ramos (NPP), Representative
Norma Burgos Andújar (NPP), Senator
Hon. Jose Chico Vega (NPP), Representative
Hon. Pedro Cintrón Rodríguez (NPP), Representative
Hon. Cristobal Colón Rúiz (NPP), Representative
Hon. Rolando Crespo Arroyo (NPP), Representative
Hon. Roberto Cruz Rodriguez (PDP), Representative
Hon. Carlos Díaz Sánchez (NPP), Senator
Hon. José Luis Dalmau Santiago (PDP), Senator; Minority Leader
Hon. Jorge de Castro Font (NPP), Senator; Rules Chairman
Hon. María de Lourdes Ramos Rivera (NPP), Representative
Hon. María de Lourdes Santiago (PIP), Senator; Minority Leader
Hon. Nelson Del Valle Colón (NPP), Representative
Hon. Antonio J. Fas-Alzamora (PDP), Senator
Hon. Liza Fernández Rodríguez (PNP), Representative
Hon. Héctor Ferrer Ríos (PDP), Representative; Minority Leader
Hon. José Javier García Cabán (PDP), Representative
Hon. Rafael García-Colón (PDP), Representative
Hon. Victor García-San Innocencio (PIP), Representative; Minority Leader
Hon. Jose Garriga Picó (NPP), Senator
Hon. Carmen Iris González (PDP), Representative
Hon. Sila Mari González Calderón (PDP), Senator; Minority Whip
Hon. Jenniffer González Colón (NPP), Representative
Hon. Francisco González Rodríguez (NPP), Representative
Hon. José Emilio González Velázquez (NPP), Senator
Hon. Carlos Hernández López (PDP), Representative
Hon. José Concepción Hernández (NPP), Representative
Hon. Juan E. Hernández Mayoral (PDP), Senator
Hon. Sixto Hernández Serrano (PDP), Senator
Hon. Epifanio Jiménez Cruz Jr. (NPP), Representative; Vice President of the House
Hon. Jose L. Jiménez-Negrón (NPP), Representative
Hon. Héctor Martínez Maldonado (NPP), Senator
Hon. Bernardo Márquez García (NPP), Representative
Hon. Kenneth McClintock-Hernandez (NPP), Senator; President
Hon. Carlos Méndez Núñez (PDP), Representative
Lydia Méndez Silva (PDP), Representative
Hon. Carlos Molina Rodríguez (NPP), Representative
Hon. Luis Daniel Muñiz (NPP), Senator
Hon. Jorge Navarro Suarez, Representative
Hon. Margarita Nolasco (NPP), Senator; Acting Majority Leader
Hon. Sergio Ortiz Quiñones (PDP), Representative
Hon. Migdalia Padilla-Alvelo (NPP), Senator
Hon. Carlos Pagán González (NPP), Senator; Acting Majority Whip
Hon. Orlando Parga Figueroa Jr. (NPP), Senator; Vice-President
Hon. Angel Peña Rosa (NPP), Representative
Hon. Luis Pérez Ortiz, Jr. (NPP), Representative
Hon. Angel Pérez Otero (NPP), Representative
Hon. Ferdinand Pérez Román (PDP), Representative
Hon. Norman Ramírez Rivera (NPP), Representative
Hon. Jorge Ramos Peña (NPP), Representative
Hon. Bruno A. Ramos-Olivera (PDP), Senator
Hon. Ramón Reyes Openhaimer (PDP), Representative
Hon. Carmelo Ríos Santiago (NPP), Senator
Hon. Javier Rivera Aquino (NPP), Representative
Hon. Jose Luis Rivera Guerra (NPP), Representative
Hon. Rafael Rivera Ortega (NPP), Representative
Hon. Alba I. Rivera Ramírez (NPP), Representative
Hon. Roberto Rivera Ruiz de Porras (PDP), Representative
Hon. Gabriel Rodríguez Aguiló (NPP), Representative
Hon. Sylvia Rodríguez de Corujo (PDP), Representative
Hon. Pedro Rodríguez González (PDP), Representative
Hon. Julio Cesar Román González (NPP), Representative
Hon. Joel Rosario Hernández (PDP), Representative
Hon. Pedro Rosselló González (NPP), Senator
Hon. Iris M. Ruiz-Class (NPP), Representative; Majority Leader
Hon. Antonio Silva-Delgado (NPP), Representative
Hon. Lornna Soto Villanueva (NPP), Senator
Hon. Cirilio Tirado Rivera, Jr. (PDP), Senator
Hon. Jorge Colberg Toro (PDP), Representative
Hon. Hector Torres Calderón (NPP), Representative
Hon. Luis Raúl Torres-Cruz (PDP), Representative
Hon. José Varela Fernández (PDP), Representative
Carlos Vizcarrondo Irizarry (PDP), Representative

CALIFORNIA
Hon. Richard Alarcón (D), State Senator
Hon. Juan Arambula (D), State Assemblymember
Hon. Joe Baca, Jr. (D), State Assemblymember
Hon. Rudy Bermudez (D), State Assemblymember
Hon. Ronald Calderón (D), State Assemblymember
Hon. Gilbert Cedillo (D), State Senator
Hon. Ed Chavez (D), State Assemblymember
Hon. Joe Coto, State Assemblymember
Hon. Hector De La Torre, State Assemblymember
Hon. Martha Escutia (D), State Senator
Hon. Liz Figueroa (D), State Senator
Hon. Dean Florez (D), State Senator
Hon. Dario J. Frommer (D), State Assemblymember; Majority Leader
Hon. Bonnie Garcia (R), State Assemblymember
Hon. Abel Maldonado (R), State Senator
Hon. Cindy Montañez (D), State Assemblymember
Hon. Denise Moreno Ducheny (D), State Senator
Hon. Pedro Nava, State Assemblymember
Hon. Gloria Negrete-McLeod (D), State Assemblymember
Hon. Fabian Nuñez (D), State Assemblymember; Speaker
Hon. Jenny Oropeza (D), State Assemblymember
Hon. Deborah V. Ortiz (D), State Senator
Hon. Nicole Parra (D), State Assemblymember
Hon. Gloria Romero (D), State Senator
Hon. Lori Saldaña, State Assemblymember
Hon. Simon Salinas (D), State Assemblymember
Hon. Nell Soto (D), State Senator
Hon. Alberto Torrico, State Assemblymember
Hon. Juan Vargas (D), State Assemblymember

CONNECTICUT
Hon. David Aldarondo (D), State Representative
Hon. Juan Candelaria (D), State Representative
Hon. Minnie González (D), State Representative; Assistant Majority Whip
Hon. Antonio Guerrera (D), State Representative
Hon. Evelyn Mantilla (D), State Representative; Deputy Majority Leader
Hon. Lydia N. Martinez (D), State Representative
Hon. Felipe Reinoso (D), State Representative

DELAWARE
Hon. Joseph Miró (R), State Representative

FLORIDA
Hon. Rafael "Ralph" Arza (R), State Representative
Hon. Gustavo A. Barreiro (R), State Representative
Hon. Susan Bucher (D), State Representative
Hon. Alex Diaz de la Portilla (R), State Senator
Hon. Anitere Flores (R), State Representative
Hon. Rene Garcia (R), State Representative
Hon. Rudy Garcia Jr. (R), State Senator
Hon. Bob Henriquez (D), State Representative
Hon. Marcelo Llorente (R), State Representative
Hon. Carlos Lopez-Cantera (R), State Representative
Hon. Joe Negron (R), State Representative
Hon. Juan Carlos "J.C." Planas (R), State Representative
Hon. John "Q" Quiñones (R), State Representative
Hon. David Rivera (R), State Representative
Hon. Julio Robaina (R), State Representative
Hon. Marco Rubio (R), State Representative; Speaker-Designate
Hon. Anthony Trey Traviesa (R), State Representative
Hon. J. Alex Villalobos (R), State Senator; Senate Majority Leader
Hon. Juan C. Zapata (R), State Representative

GEORGIA
Hon. David Casas (R), State Representative
Hon. Pedro Marin (D), State Representative
Hon. Sam Zamarripa (D), State Senator

HAWAII
Hon. Lorraine Inouye (D), State Senator

IDAHO
Hon. Elmer Martinez (D), State Representative

ILLINOIS
Hon. Edward Acevedo (D), State Representative; Assistant Majority Leader
Hon. Maria Antonia Berrios (D), State Representative
Hon. Linda Chapa LaVia (D), State Representative
Hon. Michelle Chavez, State Representative
Hon. Miguel Del Valle (D), State Senator; Assistant Majority Leader
Hon. William Delgado (D), State Representative
Hon. Iris Y. Martinez (D), State Senator
Hon. Susana Mendoza (D), State Representative
Hon. Antonio Muñoz (D), State Senator
Hon. Martin A. Sandoval (D), State Senator
Hon. Cynthia Soto (D), State Representative

MICHIGAN
Hon. John Espinoza (D), State Representative
Hon. Valdemar Garcia (R), State Senator
Hon. Lee Gonzales (D), State Representative

MINNESOTA
Hon. Carlos Mariani (D), State Representative

NEBRASKA
Hon. Ray Aguilar (R), State Senator

NEVADA
Hon. Bob Coffin (D), State Senator
Hon. Mo Denis (D), State Assemblymember
Hon. Genie Ohrenschall (D), State Assemblymember; Assistant Whip of Procedure

NEW HAMPSHIRE
Hon. Carlos Gonzales (R), State Representative
Hon. Hector Velez (D), State Representative

NEW YORK
Hon. Carmen E. Arroyo (D), State Assemblymember
Hon. Luis M. Diaz (D), State Assemblymember
Hon. Ruben Diaz, Jr. (D), State Assemblymember
Hon. Ruben Diaz, Sr. (D), State Senator
Hon. Martin Malave Dilan (D), State Senator

Hon. Adriano Espaillat (D), State Assemblymember; Vice Chair, Majority Conference
Hon. Efrain Gonzalez, Jr. (D), State Senator; Chair, Minority Conference
Hon. Vito J. Lopez (D), State Assemblymember
Hon. Felix Ortiz (D), State Assemblymember
Hon. Jose R. Peralta (D), State Assemblymember
Hon. Adam Clayton Powell IV (D), State Assemblymember
Hon. Philip R. Ramos (D), State Assemblymember
Hon. Jose Rivera (D), State Assemblymember
Hon. Naomi Rivera (D), State Assemblymember
Hon. Peter M. Rivera (D), State Assemblymember
Hon. Jose M. Serrano (D), State Senator

RHODE ISLAND
Hon. Grace Diaz (D), Representative
Hon. Juan M. Pichardo (D), State Senator; Deputy Majority Leader
Hon. Anastasia Williams (D), State Representative

SOUTH CAROLINA
Hon. Gloria Arias-Haskins (R), State Representative

TENNESSEE
Hon. Dolores Grensham (R), State Representative

TEXAS
Hon. Roberto Alonzo (D), State Representative
Hon. Rafael Anchía, State Representative
Hon. Gonzalo Barrientos (D), State Senator
Hon. Joaquin Castro (D), State Representative
Hon. Norma P. Chávez (D), State Representative
Hon. Juan Manuel Escobar (D), State Representative
Hon. Jessica C. Farrar (D), State Representative
Hon. Ismael Kino Flores (D), State Representative
Hon. Pete P. Gallego (D), State Representative
Hon. Mario V. Gallegos, Jr. (D), State Senator
Hon. Veronica Gonzalez (D), State Representative
Hon. Yvonne Gonzalez Toureilles (D), State Representative
Hon. Ryan Guillen (D), State Representative
Hon. Ana E. Hernandez (D), State Representative
Hon. Abel Herrero (D), State Representative
Hon. Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa (D), State Senator
Hon. Carlos Uresti (D), State Representative
Hon. Leticia Van de Putte (D), State Senator
Hon. Mike Villareal (D), State Representative
Hon. Judith Zaffirini (D), State Senator
Hon. Eddie A. Lucio, Jr. (D), State Senator
Hon. Vilma Luna (D), State Representative
Hon. Frank L. Madla (D), State Senator
Hon. Armando Martinez (D), State Representative
Hon. Trey Martinez Fischer (D), State Representative
Hon. Jose Menendez (D), State Representative
Hon. Paul C. Moreno (D), State Representative
Hon. Rick Noriega (D), State Representative
Hon. Rene O. Oliveira (D), State Representative
Hon. Dora F. Olivo (D), State Representative
Hon. Aaron Peña (D), State Representative
Hon. Robert R. Puente (D), State Representative
Hon. "Chente" Quintanilla (D), State Representative
Hon. Richard Raymond State (D), State Representative
Hon. Elvira Reyna (R), State Representative
Hon. Eddie Rodriguez (D), State Representative
Hon. Jim Solis (D), State Representative
Hon. Carlos Uresti (D), State Representative
Hon. Leticia Van de Putte (D), State Senator
Hon. Mike Villareal (D), State Representative
Hon. Judith Zaffirini (D), State Senator

UTAH
Hon. Ross I. Romero (D), State Representative
Hon. Mark A. Wheatley (D), State Representative

WASHINGTON
Hon. Phyllis Gutierrez-Kenney (D), State Representative
Hon. Margarita Prentice (D), State Senator
Hon. Mary Skinner (R), State Representative

WISCONSIN
Hon. Pedro A. Colón (D), State Representative

WYOMING
Hon. Floyd D. Esquibel (D), State Representative

Most Hispanics are Caucasian.

Hispanic just means they are spanish-speaking .. the only group in the United States afforded special treatment based upon their language.

Originally Posted by Judy

Most Hispanics are Caucasian.

Hispanic just means they are spanish-speaking .. the only group in the United States afforded special treatment based upon their language.

You are right Judy. Hispanic refers to a language. This is not about a race, but it is a "special interest." I see no reason for discrimination based on race, language or geography for that matter.

I agree. There is no basis for discrimination of any kind in the United States or anywhere else.

There is nothing right about discrimination or about singling our any group.

It has always bothered me that they have a black caucus, hispanic caucus, etc., etc. but then, we have allowed ourselves to be intimidated by political correctness. Look where it has gotten us.

Did you notice that apart from Fla. they are 99.99% democrats. Florida has a lot of Cubans that are die hard republicans.